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Default how strong are pin shelf supports?

On 1/3/12 11:00 AM, Ralph Compton wrote:
I did pick up a jig, 1/4 and 5mm self-centering bits, and some spoon
pins to play with but haven't tried anything yet. The "L" pins look
stronger. It looks to me that shelf width is a little more critical with
pins than clips.

Thanks for the help, Ralph



The L-pins are less likely to deform the hole, but both are way stronger
than you need for any household shelf, assuming the cabinets aren't made
from 1/4" press-board.


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